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Old 02-10-2008 | 02:31 PM
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Default RE: Basic Aircraft, Engine, Thust to Weight questions.

Keep in mind that more power is required in the mid-upper level of IMAC competitions than for performing 3D maneuvers. 2:1 power/weight ratio is what's really needed in Unlimited but you can get away with far less in basic-intermediate. Fortunately with today's designs it's pretty easy to economically get a high power-weight ratio.